TGV Lyria First Class

If you’re after TGV Lyria First Class tickets, look no further. As operators of modern, high-speed trains that connect France and Swizterlands, you can expect the best from TGV Lyria, and they actually offer three different classes onboard their services – Standard, First Class (Standard 1ère), and Business Class (Business 1ère).

At Trainline, we’ll show you what exactly is on offer, from luxurious seats to complimentary meals and much more. Don’t be put off by the thought of paying more than you would in Standard either, as there are ways to find cheap First Class train tickets too! Read on for a complete guide to travelling First Class with TGV Lyria.

Business Class vs First Class vs Standard Class on TGV Lyria trains

	Standard Class	First Class (Standard 1ère)	Business Class (Business 1ère)
Luggage storage	✓	✓	✓
WiFi	✓	✓	✓
Wider seats with extra legroom	X	✓	✓
Access to the SNCF lounge at Paris Gare de Lyon	X	✓	✓
Welcome drink and hot towel	X	X	✓
A hot meal served at your seat	X	X	✓
Unlimited complimentary drinks	X	X	✓
Access to a quiet coach	X	X	✓

Please note, Business Class is only available on services between Paris and Geneva, Zurich, Basel Lausanne and Dijon and Basel. Every day except Saturdays.

Find out more about First v Second Class on European trains.

Business Class travellers can enjoy:

A welcome drink
Unlimited complimentary drinks
A hot meal served at your seat

If you're travelling in First Class or Business Class on TGV Lyria, you can gain access to the SNCF Grand Voyageur lounge at Paris Gare de Lyon.

Benefits of using the Grand Voyageur lounge include:

Comfortable seating
Free WiFi
Phone chargers
Water cooler
Free to use coffee machines
Toilets

TGV-Lyria First Class seating plan

You’ll normally find one Business Class and four or five First Class carriages on TGV-Lyria trains. The seats are more spaced out than in Standard Class, although they follow the same arrangement on either sitting at a table of four or two seats next to each other.

The extra option in First Class are single seats with their own table, perfect for solo travellers who want their own space, or single seats facing each other, as an additional option for two people travelling together.

Paris to Geneva

Departs from	Paris Gare De Lyon
Arrives into	Geneva Cornavin
Fastest time	3h 12m
First Class lounge	Paris only

Find out more about travelling from Paris to Geneva by train.

Dijon to Zurich

Departs from	Dijon Ville
Arrives into	Zurich Hb
Fastest time	2h 24m
First Class lounge	None

Find out more about taking the train from Dijon to Zurich.

Lausanne to Paris

Departs from	Lausanne
Arrives into	Paris Gare De Lyon
Fastest time	3h 41m
First Class lounge	Paris only

Learn more about travelling by train from Lausanne to Paris.

Buy in advance

TGV Lyria tickets (and train tickets in Europe in general) are usually at their cheapest price when they first go on sale, normally around three to six months before the date of travel.

Travel Off-Peak

Train tickets tend to be more expensive during rush hour (mornings and early evenings Monday to Friday). If you can, be sure to look for tickets outside of these times to see if you can snap up a lower price.

Look out for train deals

There’s a wide range of train deals and discounts in Europe that can help you save money on your journey. Deals can vary based on the country and train company, but if you’re travelling with children, in a group, or fall into a certain age category, you can benefit from discounted ticket prices.

What is included in TGV-Lyria First Class?

As well as more spacious and comfortable seating, First Class tickets on TGV-Lyria trains include lounge access at Paris Gare de Lyon and complimentary food and drinks for Business Class travellers during your journey.

Are food and drinks included when you travel First Class with TGV-Lyria?

Yes, passengers travelling in Business Class with TGV-Lyria will get complimentary food and drinks served to their seats.

Do I get access to TGV-Lyria's First Class lounge?

You can use SNCF's First Class lounge at Paris Gare De Lyon if you hold a valid First Class or Business Class train ticket.

So, now you know all about what TGV Lyria's First Class option has to offer, whether you’re ready to book, or want to find out more about train travel in Europe, we’re here to help.

Start a search for tickets in our Journey Planner at the top of the page or check out some of our guides to travelling with TGV Lyria, where they can take you, and train travel around Europe in general.